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Frank Farian: Boney M’s mastermind was one of pop’s greatest oddballs

He never got the reappraisal that Abba did, but with covers of 60s psych, songs about the Troubles and an unerring knack for hooks, the late German songwriter leaves a daring legacy

The Guardian - UK

"An immersive dream space" – the opening date for the Gibson Garage London confirmed

Over 300 guitars for you to plug in and play at a flagship hub for the guitar giant in the UK

MusicRadar

NAMM 2024: “A tribute to all the players who have made Taylor a part of their musical journey over the past half-century”: Taylor celebrates its 50th birthday in style with 3 elegant Anniversary Collection models

Including beloved features, vintage touches and a modern mentality, the new range serves up three distinctive guitars that pay homage to Taylor's heritage with one eye on the future

Guitar World

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“We were all saying, ‘We’re gonna make this something they can never follow up.’” How Linkin Park and Jay-Z united for the ultimate metal and hip hop crossover, Collision Course

Nu metal’s leading lights were supposed to collaborate with the world’s biggest rapper for just one episode of TV. In the end, they made a blockbuster EP and dazzled an entire generation of hard rock and hip-hop fans.

Metal Hammer

The Libertines review – raucous return for chaotic indie heroes

Previewing their first new album for nine years to a tiny but thrilled audience, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât’s band continue to stumble around greatness

The Guardian - UK

Qobuz has slashed the price of over 10,000 hi-res albums by up to 80 per cent

Running until February 19th, French streaming service Qobuz is offering up to 80 per cent off more than 10,000 hi-res albums.

What Hi-Fi?

“They offer a stern challenge to newcomers… they are not a straightforward band, and their music remains almost impossible to describe”: the Residents’ prog credentials

The band of eyeballs have been tearing up the rule book time and time again since the 70s, and remain difficult to define

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They're heavy music's latest masked mavericks, and they’ve sold out Wembley Arena. But who exactly are Sleep Token? We chart the rise and rise of metal’s hottest band

At the beginning of 2023 Sleep Token were positioned as one of metal’s most exciting modern forces: by the end of the year they'd sold out Wembley Arena in ten minutes

Louder

"Big fan of their prawn sandwich, I must say": Status Quo have reworked Rockin' All Over The World as a "Saving All Over The Store" advert for M&S

Is nothing sacred, etc

Louder

Johnny Marr blasts Donald Trump for playing the Smiths song at rally

The Smiths guitarist and co-songwriter says ‘consider this shit shut right down right now’ after seeing footage of rally in South Dakota

The Guardian - AU

Green Day, Ace Frehley and George Harrison's last Beatles guitar – only in the new Guitar World

Plus! Code Orange, Johnny Marr, Chelsea Wolfe, Eddie Martinez, Marty Friedman, Adam Jones and the sad tale of Ted Nugent's original Gibson Byrdland

Guitar World

Daniel Bedingfield announces comeback tour 23-years after releasing debut single Gotta Get Thru This

The news comes two decades after the singer was involved in a near-fatal car accident in New Zealand

Evening Standard

“An extreme solution to a simple problem”: Joe Bonamassa challenges his noisy neighbors in the best way possible – by ripping through Smoke on the Water on a ‘59 Gibson Les Paul with a Dumble amp

The Mayor of Nerdville sought to protect the peace by going toe-to-toe with some over-zealous partygoers

Guitar World

Relax: 40 years of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's greatest ever hit song

It's four decades since the band's salacious track hit number one and began one of the briefest but most exhilarating reigns in British pop history

Evening Standard

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Apple Music gets a great new feature that you and friends will enjoy

Share your favourite songs with friends with this new Apple Music feature.

The Guardian - UK

Marlena Shaw obituary

American soul and jazz singer best known for California Soul, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy and Go Away Little Boy

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Fanatics to host exclusive Super Bowl party with star-studded lineup

Fanatics is hosting its exclusive Super Bowl weekend party at Marquee at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. The star-studded event will feature performances by...

Louder

“He listened to our first album and said, ‘I see spaceships.’ We asked him what he thought of the second album. He said, ‘More spaceships – just darker!’” There are no spaceships on The Emerald Dawn’s time-travelling album

In Time adds to the symphonic proggers’ thought-provoking catalogue as they discover that the juggling act during their shows can be, well, a juggling act

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“Bass should stand on its own. It’s as powerful as the guitar”: Conrad Lant on his disdain for Ampeg SVTs and how he bought Andy Fraser’s Gibson EB-3 for £50 – “It was the exact one he played on All Right Now!”

Venom, the original black metal band, have been invoking Old Nick since 1981. On the bass, meet Conrad Lant – ‘Cronos’ to the (black) masses

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Apple Music collaborative playlists are here — How to create a playlist with your friends on iPhone or iPad

Apple Music Collaborative Playlists have arrived, here's how to make one!

Guitar World

NAMM 2024: “Finally, an acoustic amp you can leave in your living room when company comes over”: Taylor debuts its own amp brand, Circa ’74 – complete with mid-century modern design, mahogany cabinets, and looks to kill

The brand's debut solid-state combo hides a modern feature set behind its beautifully retro form

Guitar World

“We were auditioning for bass players, but most of the guys who came in were too good. One day I just said, ‘What if I play bass?’” Shavo Odadjian on why he switched from guitar to the bass

Shavo Odadjian holds down the low-end in System of a Down, America’s most uncategorisable band

Louder

"We were never motivated purely by money – that idea was knocked out of us many years ago!” Landmarq and the story of Entertaining Angels

UK prog rockers Landmarq released Entertaining Angels in 2012, their then first new album for 14-years against a backdrop of line-up shifts, outside commitments and ill health...

MusicRadar

NAMM 2024: Blackstar refreshes its top-selling digital practice amp series with the feature-packed ID:CORE V4 now equipped with single-watt bedroom setting

Available as 40W, 20W and 10W, the ID:CORE V4 combos feature upgraded control panels and USB connections, and pack six amp voices into its compact Super Wide Stereo format

Guitar World

“Unconventional takes on high-tech shapes at an enticing price point”: Jackson launches its Concept Series, where angular designs and aggressive tones combine for monstrous results

The series puts a fresh spin on Jackson’s Rhoads V, Soloist, King Kelly and Dinky models, with specs typically found on its Custom Shop creations

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